ADA OKOSISI-EZEANYIKA
Lawyer
Abuja
Summary
I am an aspiring Lawyer who is currently awaiting Call to the Nigerian Bar. Throughout my academia and my career, I have demonstrated successful time management techniques whilst I had employment and degree obligations, and can schedule my tasks according to timeframe and priority. Whilst doing my degree's I have also successfully managed a full time job at the same time. My interpersonal skills provide me with the foundation in forming strong professional relationships at all levels. I collaborate effectively within a team environment, whilst maintaining the self-discipline to deliver independently . I am now seeking the opportunity to utilise my aforementioned competencies and develop my knowledge and skill-set further within the Legal industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Paralegal
SKR Legal Solicitors - Abbots Solicitors
Leicester & Luton
- For both of these positions I pro-actively sourced the opportunity to gain more knowledge and experience into how the Legal Industry works in practise;
- Due to my enthusiasm of the Law Industry and my work ethic, I was offered full time employment with Abbotts Solicitors following my placement with them, which I declined so that I could devote my time and concentration to my academics;
- During these positions I provided assistance to prepare for the firms audits by ensuring that all of the case management files were up to date and accurate;
- I maintained strong open lines of communication with clients, solicitors and external parties, such as insurance companies, to make sure that there was an easy and accurate information flow;
- I efficiently managed all of the case files, from opening to conclusion, and ensured that all of the necessary information was available to complete and distribute case files within the stipulated timescales;
- One of my key duties was to manage client's appointments and liaise with chambers to arrange barrister representation for clients attending court hearings
- My experience in sales has enhanced my communication and listening skills required to be competent in the Law and Finance industries
- I have developed a strong business acumen where I can balance commercial success, without detriment to the customer's experience
- I have used these opportunities to be able to develop my initiative of ensuring that business operations are compliant with the applicable piece of law, legislation and regulation.
Talent Acquisition Manager
B A Gladiators Limited
Abuja, FCT
04.2018 - 11.2022
- A personal project that I set up in my time of absence from my career to help business hire the right talent
- Met with employers to identify hiring needs
- Designed talent acquisition strategy to find ideal workers.
- Registered staff information on database to maintain accurate records.
- Utilised recruitment software (Manatal) to simplify hiring process to improve efficiency.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit potential candidates.
- Conducted interviews to screen potential candidates suitable for job.
- Trained new & existing employees to align with vision, goals and objectives of my clients.
- I serviced over 10 clients and helped many graduates and job-seekers find their dream jobs.
Full-Time Mother
N/A
04.2017 - 04.2018
- I took a break from my career to start my family.
Associate Compliance Consultant
Cordium
London
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Client on-boarding process involving carrying out corporate due diligence.
- Due diligence on individuals seeking to become FCA Approved Persons to ascertain their fitness & propriety.
- Anti-money laundering process to ascertain the true beneficial owners and KYC.
- Using FCA connect system to complete appointed representative, approved persons, and investment manager applications.
- Reviewing financial promotions to ensure that they are fair, clear, and not misleading.
- Assisted with on-going compliance monitoring and risk assessment.
Day - Sales Consultant
Harveys
Coventry
03.2014 - 08.2016
- My primary responsibilities were to provide an excellent, efficient and welcoming standard of service to customers visiting the store;
- I discussed with the customers their requirements and specifications to be able to source products to meet their needs;
- I used my initiative to be able to provide appropriate solutions to any circumstances where customers express dissatisfaction, and for any operational and service issues;
- It is essential I communicate effectively with other departments such as customer service, warehouse and suppliers, to ensure an efficient operation process;
- I ensure that I handle all of the clients financial and personal information with due care and diligence so that it remains confidential, and maintain an effective administration system;
- My achievements whilst in this position include:
- Scoring 90% in my mystery shopper assessment, one of the highest in the branch
- 330k of sales for the firm and exceeding the targets set
Sales Consultant
Bensons for Beds
Bedford
06.2012 - 03.2014
- My core duties were to provide excellent customer service and extract information from visitors to make sure I can source them with products appropriately;
- I would maintain strong lines of communications with other departments;
- I would solve any problems that arose and ensured all customer information was kept secure;
- My sales turnover was approximately £250k each financial year.
Supervisor
Delaware North Companies
01.2009 - 07.2012
- My key responsibilities were to manage a department of over twenty employees, and make sure that they were fully trained on the product range, health and safety rules and operational procedures;
- I collaborated with other colleagues to enhance my staff's skillset for successful promotional campaigns;
- I effectively put the licensing laws into practise;
- Another of my duties was to handle the cash and conduct daily till reconciliations
- Proficiencies
- Case Management Law Legislation Regulation
- Corporate Governance Communication Customer Service Compliance
- Financial Regulation Management Scheduling Leadership
- Microsoft Applications Report Production Presentation Numeracy
Education
Bar Part II - Law
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, FCT 11.2022 - 11.2023
Bar Part 1 - Law
Nigerian Law School
Abuja, FCT 06.2017 - 10.2017
LLM - International Corporate
University of Warwick
BA (Hons) - LLB - Law
University of Bedfordshire
A-Levels - Law, Economics, Business
Southgate College
LondonSkills
- Client-focused
- Communication skills
- Legal research
- Case management
- Legal advising
- Drafting legal documents
- Highly organised
- Persuasive communicator
- Attention to detail
- Exceptional client care
- Effective negotiation
Certification
- Investment Operations Certificate, Introduction to Securities & Investments (International).
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (The CISI)
Issued June 2022
Additional Information
Avaialble Immediately and Willing to Relocate.
Timeline
Bar Part II - Law
Nigerian Law School
11.2022 - 11.2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
B A Gladiators Limited
04.2018 - 11.2022
Bar Part 1 - Law
Nigerian Law School
06.2017 - 10.2017
Full-Time Mother
N/A
04.2017 - 04.2018
Associate Compliance Consultant
Cordium
08.2016 - 03.2017
Day - Sales Consultant
Harveys
03.2014 - 08.2016
Sales Consultant
Bensons for Beds
06.2012 - 03.2014
Supervisor
Delaware North Companies
01.2009 - 07.2012
Paralegal
SKR Legal Solicitors - Abbots Solicitors
LLM - International Corporate
University of Warwick
BA (Hons) - LLB - Law
University of Bedfordshire
A-Levels - Law, Economics, Business
Southgate College